Help stiff neck problem?!
Question: Help stiff neck problem.?
ok yesterday i woke up in so much pain when i tried to turn my head it hurt sooooo badly I was crying . I put a hot face cloth on it and it felt better it helped me turn to one side with no pain but It's been a day and it's still there and it hurts... HelpHealth Question & Answer
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it is a common temporary condition called torticollis or( wry neck) it is usually caused by an abnormal sleeping position or a tightening of the muscle as a reaction from a cool draft in the room.the muscle more often involved is the sternocleidomastoid muscle. on its own it will commonly resolve itself within in 2 weeks time. a doctor will usually prescribe an anti inflammatory . it can be resolved by a massage therapist without drugs.learning to sleep with a pillow under the knees and calves without one under the neck is preventative.Health Question & Answer
It sounds like you pinched a nerve. If it keeps up go to a doctor and get checked out. It could also be what they call a charlie horse. I get those in my nck so bad that i have to lay in bed and move slowly for as long as an hour. It feels like someone is tryin to tear my head off. get into a chiropracrorHealth Question & Answer
it is better 4 u to ask from ur doctor because i am not ur doctor thats why i cant help u Health Question & Answer
see a chiropractor and change the height or amount of pillows u use. too many or too few may be the problemHealth Question & Answer